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Public invited to step aboard 17th century Spanish tall ship in Dorset
BOOKING is now open for guests to step aboard the 17th century Spanish tall ship during its visit to Poole Quay. The Galeón Andalucía is the replica of the ship used by the Spanish during the XVI to XVIII centuries in the maritime expeditions of
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Traffic builds up along main route into Weymouth
Traffic is moving slowly into Weymouth as many head to the beach. There are delays along the A354 Weymouth Relief Road heading from Dorchester to Weymouth. One motorist said: “I was driving from Weymouth to Dorchester and the traffic on the
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Pictures: Stunning Northern Lights above Dorset
Dorset residents were left in awe at the ‘breath-taking’ Northern Lights which shone over the county last night. The visibility of the Northern Lights was increased on Friday night because of an ‘extreme’ geomagnetic storm, according to the US
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Musical tribute to famous pop star comes to Weymouth
A live show celebrating the career of Sir Paul McCartney is coming to Weymouth this summer. McCartney - The Songbook will perform at the Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday, June 2 at 7.30pm exploring the singer’s musical journey from his Liverpudlian
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Pro-Palestine protesters' 'day of action' - including anti Eurovision demonstration
A ‘day of action for Palestine’ across Dorset will include a demo outside a venue where the Eurovision Song Contest is being screened. The Dorset Palestine Solidarity Campaign has several protests and rallies planned for Saturday, May 11, as it
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'It's our favourite': Families flock to beach as weather hots up
Traders, locals and visitors are enjoying a few days of sunshine in Weymouth - a welcome boost after a dreary start to the year. Temperatures this weekend are expected to go as high as 19 degrees on Saturday, and it follows a few days of dry and
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Bands lined up for tribute to local music legend
More than a dozen local bands and musicians are coming together to pay a final tribute to local music legend. All are invited to celebrate Bridport's Paul Hindes – ‘Hindsey' - today at a special event organised by his family. News of Paul's
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'We love Dorset coming to the Rec' - Dorchester ready for 50-over clash
DORSET begin their NCCA Trophy campaign against Cheshire as Dorchester Rec hosts the county’s opening match tomorrow (11am). Last season, Dorset topped their group only to go out at the quarter-final stage when the prolific Berkshire chased a whopping
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Council to mark International Nurses' Day
Dorset Council will be flying the International Nurses Day flag in honour of all nurses on Sunday International Nurses’ Day takes place on Sunday 12 May and celebrates the contribution that nurses make to society around the world every year, on
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Award-winning community repair café returns today
VOLUNTEERS of a community repair workshop will be returning to fix whatever is broken this weekend. Repair Café Weymouth will run out of Top Club in Louviers Road, Littlemoor from 10.30am to 12.30pm today (Saturday, May 11). More than 30 volunteers
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Ancient tradition to mark finale of walking festival
An ancient tradition complete with reenactors and musicians will take place at a historic landmark in Dorchester. The Beating of the Bounds will take place at the Roman Town House in Dorchester on Sunday, May 19 between 4.30pm to 6pm. In tradition
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"Keep it secret from holidaymakers": Car park with cheaper prices welcomed
Residents are chuffed that the North Quay car park in Weymouth has re-opened following the demolition of the old council offices - especially because it's so cheap. Despite teething issues on reopening day yesterday - the card reader on the ticket